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Consumer Information
Aviation Consumer Protection Home Page
Consumer information for air travelers from the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Backyard Conservation
Consumer conservation information from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Buying a Safer Car
Crash testing and comparative safety information by model year. Lists safety features and gives crash test ratings of frontal protection of new and used cars to help consumers make purchase decisions. From the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online
Information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on how you can take advantage of the convenience and privacy of online buying while still protecting your health and your money.
Child Seat Inspection Stations
Find a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) station where you can have your child's safety seat inspected.
Choose Your Cover
A skin cancer prevention initiative sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Consumers & Patients
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's list of consumer health resources.
Consumer.Gov
Gateway to consumer information from the federal government.
Consumer Energy Information
Energy information for your home, business/work, school, transportation. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Consumer Information Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Consumer information on cable services, telephone issues, disability issues in telecommunications, broadcast, etc.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Website of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Information on the EPA's Energy Star Homes program.
Energy Star
Information about the government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
Farmers Markets
Addresses and phone numbers of farmers markets, by state.
Federal Consumer Information Center
Hundreds of full-text consumer information publications.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FoodSafety.Gov
Gateway to government food safety information.
Healthfinder
Consumer health information.
Home Gardening
Information for home gardeners from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Household Products Database
Health and safety information on household products, from the National Institutes of Health.
HUD on Your Side: Consumer Information
Information on buying, owning, or renting a home from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
ID Theft
Information on identity theft from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
The IC3's mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet. For victims of Internet fraud, Ic3 provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at all levels, IFCC offers a central repository for complaints related to Internet crime, works to quantify fraud patterns, and provides timely statistical data of current internet crime trends.
Medicare
The official site for Medicare information.
MEDLINEplus
Information on hundreds of diseases, conditions, and wellness issues.
Online Publications for Investors
Online educational publications for investors from the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).
Recalls and Other Press Releases
The Consumer Product Safety Commission's site for recalls and related information.
Recalls and Safety Alerts from the FDA
Information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on product recalls, alerts and warnings.
Information for injury prevention at home.
Student Financial Assistance
Information on financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS)
Research, Data, Reports, Educational Materials, Information on How to Quit, etc. from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
